Unable to control headset mic input with VoiceMeeter

[Adam]

Hello,

I just set up VoiceMeeter Banana for the first time and was able to configure the first input and output *fairly* successfully. However, I can't seem to be able to control/mute/etc. the plugin mic (on my headset) through VoiceMeeter.

I'll describe my setup the best I can. . .
--- I'm using a Dell XPS 8910 with integrated Realtek audio.
--- My first input is a USB condenser mic. There is no issue with this mic; it behaves as expected.
--- My second input is "Microphone Realtek Audio" which is using the plugin mic of a headset. The headset has two 3.5mm audio jacks -- one for the mic and one for the headphones. This is the item I'm having trouble configuring.
--- All "Playback Devices" and "Recording Devices" in Windows sound settings have been set to 16-bit 48000Hz and the "VoiceMeeter Input" and "VoiceMeeter Output" options are selected as default.
--- ***NOTE: I also have "CABLE Output", "CABLE A Output" and "CABLE B Output" installed, but I am not using them at this point.

I am able to control the output, gain and mute for the USB condenser mic. However, I'm unable to exercise that control for my headset mic. Why is this? What am I doing wrong?

To restate what I'm experiencing: If the headset mic is plugged in and I tap on the mic, I can hear the sound from my output (speakers/headphones/etc.). If I click the mute button for the headset mic input, I can still hear the tapping from the output.

I hope that makes sense. Please let me know if I can clarify or if you need additional information.

Thanks!

-Adam

NOTE: As I was finishing this post, I decided to post a short video: https://youtu.be/iZzmwqezwRI

[ragnar.jensen]

Is Windows' "Listen to this device" enabled? If so, switch it off.

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Make sure that this box is unchecked.

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Ragnar

[Adam]

Thank you for taking the time to post, Ragnar.

No, "Listen to this device" was not enabled. In fact, it is disabled for all possible devices.

Thanks!

-Adam